Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-10

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 4.0)

Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language order to travel and work or study ,However, All people want study in foreign country but people have to learning foreign language. Moreover, Everyone wanted travel foreign country but first them have to learning English language reason why English language is use most of people in world

In addition. others people say these are not the only reasons why someone should learn foreign language. Sometimes people say foreign language in myself country. if we say foreign language in myself country,

We will increase level foreign language. and some time we are have to say foreign language. examples (English or China) most of people say in world

the way i see it all people say foreign language but do no

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 132 words. Consequently, the development of ideas is severely limited. While the essay attempts to address both views, the arguments are underdeveloped and lack the necessary depth or supporting examples required for an academic task. The position is not clearly articulated or maintained throughout the response. Due to the significant under-length and the lack of coherent argument development, the response does not adequately address the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The essay lacks a logical structure. Paragraphing is absent or misused, and the flow of ideas is disjointed. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices such as 'However' and 'In addition', they are used incorrectly or in isolation, failing to create a logical progression of thought. The referencing is unclear, and the overall arrangement of the text makes it difficult for the reader to follow the writer's line of reasoning. The response lacks the necessary organizational features to achieve a higher score.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive, often relying on simple, inaccurate phrasing such as 'say foreign language' instead of 'speak a foreign language'. There is a lack of range, and the word choice is frequently inappropriate for an academic context. Errors in word formation and collocation are pervasive, which often impedes the reader's understanding of the intended meaning. The student struggles to express complex ideas due to a limited command of vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting primarily of simple, fragmented, or incorrectly structured sentences. There are frequent errors in basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement ('everyone wanted travel'), verb forms ('have to learning'), and sentence construction. Punctuation is also used incorrectly, with random capitalization and incomplete thoughts. These persistent errors significantly hinder communication and demonstrate a lack of control over basic grammatical structures.

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